- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets
- Event Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
- Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: Space City Home Network
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The Houston Rockets (50-29) will aim to triumph over the Minnesota Timberwolves (47-33) at the Toyota Center this Friday.
The Timberwolves recently faced the Magic, suffering a defeat with a final score of 132-120. In terms of personal fouls, Minnesota committed 20, while Orlando had 18. The Wolves managed to hit 12 out of 29 shots from beyond the arc. The Magic achieved a free throw percentage of 78.3%, converting 18 of 23 attempts. Additionally, Orlando secured a total of 48 rebounds (19 offensive and 29 defensive) and recorded 7 blocks. They also distributed 33 assists and snagged 5 steals. Defensively, the Timberwolves allowed an impressive 53.7% shooting from the field with the Magic making 51 of 95 attempts. Minnesota tallied 22 assists, forced 17 turnovers, and achieved 10 steals. They collected 33 rebounds overall, including 9 offensive. At the free throw line, the Timberwolves converted 12 of their 14 attempts for an impressive 85.7% rate. Minnesota finished shooting 50.0% overall (45 out of 90) and made 18 of their 44 three-point shots.
Terrence Shannon Jr. was a standout performer in the last matchup. Shooting 78.6% from the field, he added 5 assists and logged 31 minutes with 2 rebounds, finishing with an impressive 33 points on 11 of 14 shooting.
As the Timberwolves enter this match with a record of 47-33, they average 14.9 turnovers per game and are committing 21.1 fouls nightly. Collectively, Minnesota secures 44.3 rebounds per game and has totaled 2,079 assists this season, ranking 16th in the league. The Timberwolves make 37.0% of their three-point attempts (1,103 of 2,982) and convert 75.2% from the charity stripe. They average 117.6 points per game (7th in the NBA), shooting 48.0% from the field.
Defensively, the Timberwolves force 15.1 turnovers per game while averaging 20.4 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 35.7% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 11th in points allowed per game (114.3). Minnesota allows a shooting percentage of 46.1% (3,297 of 7,158) and concedes 43.7 rebounds per game. They rank 10th in the league for assists allowed, having surrendered 2,087 assists this season.
In their last game, the Rockets secured a victory against the Suns, finishing 119-105. Houston allowed Phoenix to grab a total of 34 rebounds (10 offensive). The Rockets shot 22.6% from three-point range, hitting 7 out of 31 attempts, and made 34 of 39 free throws (87.2%). The Suns managed to shoot 42.7% from the field, making 32 out of 75 attempts. Houston shot 45 out of 100 from the floor, resulting in a rate of 45.0%. From beyond the arc, they successfully made 14 of 38 attempts (36.8%). The Suns committed 20 fouls, giving the Rockets 16 free throw opportunities, and also turned the ball over 19 times, allowing Houston to grab 8 steals. The Rockets amassed a total of 55 rebounds, with 24 offensive boards and 31 defensive.
Kevin Durant played a crucial role for the Rockets, scoring 24 points on 36 minutes of play, shooting 8 of 20 (40.0%) and contributing 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
Houston holds a record of 50-29 this season. They average 18.4 fouls per game and connect on 76.4% of their free throws. With an average of 25.4 assists per game (21st in the NBA), they commit 15.5 turnovers per contest. The Rockets have scored 9,072 points this season (114.8 points per game) and pull down 48.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Rockets shoot 47.8% from the field, placing them 10th in the league.
On defense, the Rockets allow opponents to make 35.1% of three-point shots (975 of 2,781) and concede 75.6% from the charity stripe. They give up an average of 24.6 assists and 39.6 rebounds per game, ranking 3rd and 2nd in the NBA respectively. Houston is 4th in points allowed per game, giving up 109.9. They force their opponents into 13.5 turnovers per game while allowing a shooting percentage of 45.9% from the floor (6th in the NBA).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Houston
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